Cook County property record for 2159 N Major Ave, Chicago, IL 60639
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,159 sqft · built 1904 |
| Lot Size | 0.08 acres (3,487 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $34,000 (Apr 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $2,232 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 13-32-217-008 |
| Primary APN | 13-32-217-008 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,159 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1904 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1904 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,487 sqft (0.08 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 2159 N MAJOR AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60639-2906 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-3 |
| Legal Description | (GRAND) AVE SUB OF BLKS2-4 IN COMMISSIONERS SUB OF PT OF LYING N OF GRAND AVE EH NE SEC 32-40-13 |
| Legal Range | 13E |
| Legal Township | 40N |
| Legal Section | 32 |
| Legal Subdivision | AVE SUB |
| Legal Block | 2-4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 21 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2022 |
| Census Tract | 191302 |
2159 N Major Ave is owned by an individual who bought it in April 2011.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1639 N YALE CT, ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60004-3614 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 5, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 5, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 27, 2010 |
| Deed Document Number | 201126408 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Cook County |
| Municipality | Chicago City |
| Unified School District | Chicago Public School District 299 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $16,432 Land $6,451 Building $9,981 | $164,320 Land $64,510 Building $99,810 | |
| 2023 | $2,232.00 (+3.14%) | ||
| 2022 | $2,164.00 Homeowner's exemption | $12,230 Land $5,230 Building $7,000 | $122,300 Land $52,300 Building $70,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 2159 N Major Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 11, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 2159 N Major Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
|---|
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CHICAGO serves 2,721,308 people · EPA ID IL0316000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2026 |
| Lead | 6 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 8 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 511 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.
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